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Battle at The Village

1781 in the British EmpireBattles involving Great BritainBattles involving SpainBattles of the Anglo-Spanish War (1779–1783)Conflicts in 1781
Events in Mobile, AlabamaPre-statehood history of AlabamaUse American English from November 2023Use mdy dates from November 2023West Florida
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The Battle at The Village, also known as the Second Battle of Mobile, fought on January 7, 1781, was a failed British attempt to recapture a Spanish fortification at "The Village," during the American Revolutionary War. The attack was led by Waldecker Colonel Johann von Hanxleden who was killed in the attempt.

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Battle at The Village
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